S/O Personal space

I don’t want other people in my personal space. I am an introvert and definitely not a people person. Being around people and having to talk to them sucks the life out of me. I can put up a good front, but I need serious alone time to recharge.

I’m an introvert, not a people person at all. I like my personal space. I do not like when my personal space is invaded.

I posted on that thread. I was irritated when a couple set down right next to me in an empty movie theatre.

I am definitely an extrovert. I like people. However, I still respect personal space and I like for people to respect my space.

If I went to a concert and there were lots of empty seats, I wouldn't sit right in front of someone. I'd move over a seat or two. I think that is common courtesy. Once the theatre becomes crowded, it's fine to grab any open seat.

I'm happy to chat to the person next to me on the plane if they indicate they are open to conversation. That does not mean, however, that I don't mind if their elbow wanders into my space.

I'm an extrovert and the personal space thing doesn't even register with me.

I am an extrovert and people person but I NEED my personal space!  Depends on the situation but sometimes I am very welcoming of people in my space but most of the time anymore, I have a buffer of needing personal space.  I notice it more and more the older I get.

extreme introvert (98-99% on the quizzes) - I need personal space but while I wouldn't sit down right next to/in front of someone else if there were more open spots around, it really doesn't bother me if some one does UNLESS they are physically IN my space or their conversation/music/stupid game on their phone is interfering with what I'm doing - even if all I'm doing is thinking. DO NOT touch me though

Introvert but personal space isn't a big deal to me. I think about it enough from someone else's perspective and won't sit near someone if something else is open, but don't really care if someone comes and sits right next to me.

I do get frustrated when at an event and a tall person sits directly in front of me and completely blocks my view. But I totally own that that's my issue and they probably have no idea they've just ruined my night. Short girl problems, not everyone's else's problem.

I’m an introvert who used to be a pretty solid extrovert. I don’t really know what happened to me after college, haha. I wouldn’t say I’m an extreme introvert now...nor was I an extreme extrovert then.

However, my entire life, I’ve been big on personal space.

Regarding the other thread, though, I think it comes down to whether or not you think about unwritten rules of etiquette in situations like these or consider how other people might feel as a result of your actions.

To be clear, I’m not saying people who don’t are selfish or anything — I am sure it doesn’t cross people’s minds. We are all wired differently. Some people don’t mind having little to no personal space but will be conscious of others’ needs, thereby choosing a far away seat in the auditorium.

I am an extrovert and I really like people and enjoy interacting with them, strangers in public or people that I know. What I can’t stand is like the example in the other thread, a theatre with mostly open seating and others will sit right next to or directly in front of me. If the theatre is full, no problem.

My biggest problem is with people in line, mostly happens at the grocery store, when someone will practically climb on top of me so close I can feel their stinky breath on me. I've had that happen so many times it has become a regular thing. I take a couple of steps forward to get away from them and they follow. I usually turn and tell them that they need to back up, that I am standing in this spot right now and when I am finished they can then stand where I am now. You'd be surprised at the number of those people that stand there with their mouth hanging open and move even closer.

The other day I was so pissed at someone who was crowding me, after I politely asked them to please step back, I finally said very loudly STEP BACK and chew a breath mint while you are at it. The cashier gave me a thumbs up. There is just no excuse to stand so close they are touching me.

Not an introvert, but someone who likes room to move without worrying about sharing armrests, catching some virus or wondering if I need to watch my purse.

I’m an introverted extrovert, if that makes sense. I am a people person and really enjoy the company of people but I also need quiet time to unwind and recharge.

I need personal space. Arms length at minimum. I don’t think being an introvert or extrovert has anything to do with it, I think it is just a matter of your personal boundaries.

Introvert but when I'm out and about, I do talk and start conversations with strangers. Using a sink next to me wouldn't register. Sitting next to me in an empty theater would annoy me. Of course, if I had excellent viewing seats I could see someone sitting in front of or behind me without being upset.

I'm an extroverted introvert with a fairly large personal space. If I don't know you very well, then I need a rather large personal space. I'm not a hugger either, so please don't hug me!